Belgium, Netherlands, Germany
The beautiful MS Quo Vadis, a refurbished cargo barge, was put into service in April 2006 as a bike and boat vessel and continues to be lovingly maintained by her owners Rendert Jan de Waard and Ina Middelburg. The ship exudes a comfortable but stylish ambiance that will put you right at home. The upper deck with a restaurant, bar, and terrace will find you relaxing and enjoying newfound camaraderie. Delicious dishes prepared with fresh, organically grown products, whenever possible, will be a highlight. Warm hospitality and unforgettable bike tours, it does not get any better than this!

Overview
2023 PREMIER COLLECTION TOURS aboard the QUO VADIS* --> See available dates here
What a fascinating story! In fact, all the refurbished barges in our bike and boat tour inventory tell a story all their own. The Quo Vadis was originally built in 1939 at the boatyard in Bouwsluis at a length of 50 meters. In the '70s, in the shipyard Voruit in Zaandamit, it was extended to 55 meters and continued its life as a cargo ship, only to be shortened again in 2005, and converted into a passenger vessel. Now, years later, the Quo Vadis, navigates the waterways of Holland, Belgium, and Germany, writing a new history as a bike and boat vessel.
Overview
- Capacity: 24 passengers
- Boat size: Length: 45 meter, Width: 6.60 meters, Height: 5.50 meters, Draft: 1.50 meters
- Electricity: 220/230 volt
Decks & Cabin Layout
- Total Cabins: 12 (approx. 9M² / 96 ft²)
Cabin Amenities
- All cabins have a private bath (including soap & shampoo), two single beds that can be pushed together
- Two single beds that can be pushed together
- Measurement of space under the bed: 40 cm (16")
- Air conditioning with fixed windows
- Each cabin has a safe for valuables and a hairdryer
- There is a laundry service on board. Just ask for a mesh laundry bag. Supplement is €8 per load (4kg)
Boat Features & Amenities
- Saloon, bar, and restaurant area
- Sun deck with umbrellas
- Wifi for light surfing available in the Netherlands and Belgium (however not always guaranteed)
- Guitar and piano right on board - guests are invited to play and sing!
- Payment on board: cash, Maestro, Mastercard, VISA or American Express
- Smoking allowed outside only
Food & Beverages
- Special Diet Requests: Special meals are available for vegetarians and guests with other moderate diet wishes, but only with advanced notification. Depending on these wishes, in some cases a supplement may be charged of € 25,00 p.p./per week (to be paid on board).
- Beverages: A variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the bar. Wine bottles can be marked so you can enjoy your wine over several days. If you purchase wine off the boat and wish to drink it on board, there is a corkage fee of €6 and €1,50 per bottle of beer or soft drink.
- Water: The water on board is excellent drinking quality. Your water bottle can be filled in the bathroom. One free bottle of water is provided per guest. Mineral water (0.5 litres) is available for purchase at the bar.
- Mostly organic food is offered
April 2 - Tulip Tour 8-Day
April 9 - Tulip Tour 8-Day
April 16 - Tulip Tour 8-Day
April 23 - Tulip Tour 8-Day
April 30 - Tulip Tour 8-Day
May 7 - Amsterdam to Bruges 11-Day
May 17 - Bruges to Amsterdam 11-Day
May 28 - Amsterdam to Bruges 11-Day
June 7 - Bruges to Amsterdam 11-Day
June 18 - Amsterdam to Bruges 11-Day
June 28 - Bruges to Amsterdam 11-Day
July 16 - Cochem to Metz
July 23 - Metz to Cochem
July 30 - Cochem to Metz
August 6 - Metz to Cochem
August 13 - Cochem to Metz
August 20 - Metz to Cochem
August 27 - Cochem to Merzig
September 3 - Merzig to Cochem
September 10 - Cochem to Merzig
September 17 - - Merzig to Cochem
September 24 - Cochem to Merzig
October 1 - Merzig to Cochem
October 8 - Cochem to Metz
October 15 - Metz to Cochem
October 22 - Cochem to MetzPhotos
Tours
Tours sailing on Quo Vadis — 1 to 4 of 4
Easy Bike + Boat Tour in France, Luxembourg, Germany
This bike and boat tour in Germany, France, and, Luxembourg highlights the heart of Europe following the path of the Moselle River through the land of the ancients. Vineyards climb the mountains and…
Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Germany
Cycle along the beautiful Moselle river on this bike and barge tour in Germany through charming cities and villages. You begin in either Merzig, not far from the French border, or Cochem, a charming…
Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands
One of our most popular, this bike and boat tour in Holland during tulip season, featuring the north and south provinces, is bursting with colors and scents. When the Dutch spring dawns, millions of…
Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands, Belgium
This bike and boat tour in Holland and Belgium is a unique 11-day experience. It provides more time to enjoy this classic route. Think of Holland, and inevitably what comes to mind is windmills and…
Bicycles
City Touring/Trekking Bicycle
VSF Fahrradmanufactur touring bike (T-50 or T-300)
- Aluminum frame (available in low entry or horizontal bar) with a weight of 15.8 kg
- VSF T-50 frame size 45 or 50 cm
- VSF T-300 fame size 50, 55, or 62 cm
- Shimano Nexus gearing
- 8 speeds
- Hydraulic disc hand brakes
- Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires
- Gel saddle
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- Flat pedals
Accessories
- Orlieb 12.6 liter pannier
- Helmet
- Safety lock
Electric Bicycle (E-Bike)
Kreidler Vitality Eco 3 Electric Bike
- Aluminum frame
- Bosch Performance 250 watt motor
- Bosch 500 watt frame battery
- Shimano Deore gearing
- 9 speeds
- Shimano disc brakes
- Selle Royal Rio saddle
- Flat pedals
- Schwalbe Energizer Tires
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
Accessories
- Ortlieb 12.6 liter pannier
- Helmet
- Safety lock
*NOTE: E-bikes feature a small electrical engine and battery that assist and ease your pedaling but you still have to pedal yourself. While riding an e-bike can greatly contribute to the enjoyment of your trip, it is not intended for untrained cyclists as it is not easy to handle such a bike. The engine and battery make the bike much heavier than a regular bike and it also accelerates faster. Handling it well requires good basic cycling skills and confidence.
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